peptide

Definition of peptide

: any of various amides that are derived from two or more amino acids by combination of the amino group of one acid with the carboxyl group of another and are usually obtained by partial hydrolysis of proteins

peptidic

Origin and Etymology of peptide

Medical Dictionary

peptide

Medical Definition of peptide

: any of various amides that are derived from two or more amino acids by combination of the amino group of one acid with the carboxyl group of another and are usually obtained by partial hydrolysis of proteins